I was a young woman of of 17 when I read the book of Joshua. As I read of this leader/trogon, he reminder me of my grandfather. I told him if I had a son I would name him- first name Joshua and second name after him because I could see Joshua in my grandfather, who's name was Slavone (French). Thus, Joshua Slavone. Family tells me he is so much like him. He was an officer and now a lawyer.
I also believe that the lord was telling Joshua that the same miracles that he work in the presence of Moses that he would also work for him. Example, the children of Israel crossed the Jordan River on dry land (the children of Israel crossed the over the Red Sea on dry land),. Joshua came into the very presence of the lord, (man standing afar off with the sword in his hand).
I believe even though Moses was dead, God encourages Joshua that he was capable of leading israel as Moses did. The promise God promise Moses was still in effect, his word is faithful even when Joshua lead the people.
To 'Malefu' on Joshua 1:8 -- And to think - they (or rather parents) were 'here' 40 yrs. ago, but only Joshua and Caleb had FAITH in God. And it was only 11 days journey from Mt. Horeb (Sinai) to the land of Canaan. Arrrrrrrrrrrg!!! They saw all the blessings of the Red Sea and Pharoah. I believe it wholeheartedly, but I'll never understand it.
Vs 5 and last line or C ,God that can number the stars,who only knows the number of the sands of the sea, who listens to every prayer made from all the world from different languages, at different time and attend to them all at the same time could say I WILL NOT FAIL THEE, what a humble God, loving God, caring God wahoooooo,amazing,amazing amazing amazing .
My mother shared that scripture with me on yesterday I was blessed and inspired especially by verse 8 to realize there are parts of scripture that we need not speak of but just meditate on God's word and he will bring it to pass that we would have success. I shared it with my family what a blessing.
After my husband 's death I just came to realized that having 4 kids left and now still finding a job requires great faith and that I don 't have to be dismayed .I admit I 'm crushed but not loosing hope for Gods mercy and grace is always new.
This verse tells me that my Lord God is commanding me to be strong : In Him , His Word : and to be courageous , Bold in His word , to be fully persuaded : To Fear not , do not give the devil a foothold in fearing : neither to be dismayed . to be so devastated over a thing that I would attempt not to go near it : to Face that thing with Faith and Courage being fully persuaded that what God promised He is able to perform when I step out and Do !!!! Praise God !!!
Pastor Taiwo Olusoji Peter on 2 Timothy 2 - 10 years ago
God has given us His word The Bible to study and grow in it and to share to others in order to face the challenges of life and to be victorious. The Bible says in Joshua 1:8 " This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. " It is when we study the Bible that this word will be in our mouths, and through this word in our mouths and hearts we shall 1. Know the Law of our God 2. Do as expected of us 3. Prosper and succeed in it 4. Get the weapon of word which is the sword of the Spirit to fight our battles. Ephesians 6:17. In short we must study God 's word The Bible to be stronger in the Lord. Ephesians 6:10-11. Jesus used the power and weapon of the word " IT IS WRITTEN " to conquer satan after His forty days and nights fast and prayer. Matthew 4: 1-11. Finally study the word, share the word of truth and let all believers get the power of the word to do all things. My own comment on 2 Timothy 2:15. Pastor Taiwo Olusoji Peter Nigeria .
Not sure I can say too much more than what everyone else has said. Meditation on gods word is important. It 's more than reading, but reading with a person to discern our Heavenly Father, Jehovah. Some tips for meditation: ask yourself, what does this teach me about Jehovah? Why did Jehovah handle matters in the way he did? What can I learn from this bible account? A deep personal study such as that helps us to draw closer to Jehovah, and that will definitely lead us to a successful path in life.
Lov eall of this, exactly what I needed a great Wonderful Present addition to my morning Bible Study!! Thank you for this website and Thanks to God for The TRUTH That GOD is all and gives ALL OF US AS HIS DIVINELY CREATED CHILDREN ALL THAT WE NEED!!! I WILL LISTEN AND FOLLOW AND DO AS GOD WILLS!!!
Indeed!God is so loving and has given us his children everything in Christ Jesus.Take a look at this:every place our foot steps on He has given us.Meaning is ours already,,anywhere we are we are to prosper as long as we obey Him.Father I love you more today!!